by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jul 19, 2024 | Environmental Law
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court has blocked the enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “good neighbor” rule. The rule was meant to help prevent “downwind” pollution where one state’s emissions caused pollution in another state. As a result of this ruling, however, the EPA’s authority will be much more limited, and polluting states will be more free to continue their current activities without limiting emissions.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jul 19, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
In a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admitted that the company had retaliated against whistleblowers in the past. More than a dozen employees have spoken out about problems at the company, including its poor quality controls and continuing safety problems. These issues may have contributed to safety problems that have resulted in a number of high-profile mechanical failures, including numerous deaths.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jun 14, 2024 | Environmental Law
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced a new proposed rule that would limit the use of n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical used for a number of industrial and commercial purposes. This chemical has been associated with a number of negative health effects, some of which are potentially fatal. The new rule is intended to protect both industrial workers who may be exposed to the chemical in the workplace, as well as consumers who might be exposed to it due to accidental contamination.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jun 7, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Malicious prosecution is when the police or prosecutors accuse or convict someone of a crime they did not commit. While it is entirely possible for someone to be falsely accused of a crime for understandable reasons, in many other cases it is the result of retribution, revenge, or some other underhanded motive. Here are six potential signs that you may have been the victim of malicious prosecution:
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | May 24, 2024 | Environmental Law
A Philadelphia jury has ruled in favor of a plaintiff who sued ExxonMobil for exposure to benzene and other carcinogens while he was working for them, which he said caused him to develop leukemia. The jury awarded him $725 million, one of the largest such verdicts awarded to a single plaintiff. ExxonMobil says it will appeal the verdict, calling it “irrational” and saying that they are reviewing their options for appeal.
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